At approximately 7:15 a.m., officers from the North Bay OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 W, east of Christine Lane, in Nipissing First Nation just outside city limits.
Two vehicles were involved in the collision; a tractor-trailer and a sport utility vehicle. The driver of the SUV sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was brought to hospital for assessment.
At this time, Highway 17 W is open single lane in this area, while police conduct an investigation.
Meanwhile Highway 17 is still closed further west.
East Algoma OPP have responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a school bus and a Sports Utility Vehicle on Highway 17 near the village of Spragge within the Township of the North Shore.
Both vehicles were travelling eastbound on Highway 17 where the SUV rear ended the school bus. Students on board the school bus have sustained minor injuries and the male driver of the SUV has been transported to local hospital.
Highway 17 remains closed in both directions at this time (9:30 a.m.) and the investigation is continuing.
OPP will advise the public as to when Highway 17 will reopen. There are no detours in the area.
